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as in abandons
to cause to remain behind
you can leave your lunch in the refrigerator while we're outside starry-eyed lovers who promise never to leave one another
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as in bequeaths
to give by means of a will
I'm going to leave all of my possessions to my children
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as in quits
to give up (a job or office)
he left his job in the city and moved out into the country
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as in hands
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
why don't you leave your watch with me while you swim?
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as in dumps
to end a usually intimate relationship with
is there ever a good way to leave a lover?
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as in lets
to give permission to
aw, leave him come
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as in vacations
a period during which the usual routine of school or work is suspended
the soldier was on leave for three days before having to report back to base
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as in permissions
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
the editor gave the reporters leave to follow up on their initial investigation of the senator's fund-raising practices
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as in departures
the act of leaving a place
the party was clearly dying down, and it was time to take our leave
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Recent Examples of leaves
Matthew Kelly
may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
And every one squandered leaves a mark, takes its toll, ages you just a bit — and takes you one year closer to hockey oblivion.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Emotions reveal themselves through actions but Faulkner leaves the emotions unnamed.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
For all the staging prowess, the final battle scene leaves one more agog on screen.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Meloy said another key factor is how much information a suspect leaves behind.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Today’s ruling likely leaves this landmark law a hollow husk.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
That leaves everyone else competing for boundary roles.
—Omar Kelly
may 1, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
The country’s pullout leaves the Met facing a $30 million deficit as of July 31, the end of its fiscal year, and potentially greater shortfalls beyond that.
—News Desk, Artforum, 24 Apr. 2026
Jessica Damiano, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
To prep soil for the first time, break up hard dirt with a tiller or shovel and layer in compost or leaves to create a fluffy texture.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Browns are leaves, newspaper, shredded wood and greens include fruit and vegetable scraps, eggshells, grass clippings, and coffee grounds.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Remove leaves to allow sunlight to reach the moss.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
Pointed leaf tips are actually an advantage in shady environments where excess water on leaves could lead to fungus problems.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
This leaves formerly incarcerated people with no way to estimate the amount they could be billed.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
Add the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, and fenugreek leaves and cook until fragrant and slightly golden, about 60 seconds.
—Madhushree Basu Roy, Saveur, 30 Apr. 2026
The third condition for the warning is met if there are low levels of moisture in small vegetation, such as grass, leaves and mulch.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
That company is a subsidiary of CBD American Shaman, the nationwide retail empire run by Vince Sanders, who claims credit for developing 7-OH, a potent gas station opioid that researchers consider to be more addictive than the kratom leaves it is derived from.
—Matthew Kelly
may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
And every one squandered leaves a mark, takes its toll, ages you just a bit — and takes you one year closer to hockey oblivion.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Emotions reveal themselves through actions but Faulkner leaves the emotions unnamed.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
For all the staging prowess, the final battle scene leaves one more agog on screen.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Meloy said another key factor is how much information a suspect leaves behind.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Today’s ruling likely leaves this landmark law a hollow husk.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
That leaves everyone else competing for boundary roles.
—Omar Kelly
may 1, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
The country’s pullout leaves the Met facing a $30 million deficit as of July 31, the end of its fiscal year, and potentially greater shortfalls beyond that.
—News Desk, Artforum, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
Browns, which are usually but not always brown, include spent perennials, dry leaves, cut-up (undyed) leather, twigs, paper and straw.
—Jessica Damiano, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
To prep soil for the first time, break up hard dirt with a tiller or shovel and layer in compost or leaves to create a fluffy texture.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Browns are leaves, newspaper, shredded wood and greens include fruit and vegetable scraps, eggshells, grass clippings, and coffee grounds.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Remove leaves to allow sunlight to reach the moss.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
Pointed leaf tips are actually an advantage in shady environments where excess water on leaves could lead to fungus problems.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
This leaves formerly incarcerated people with no way to estimate the amount they could be billed.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
Add the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, and fenugreek leaves and cook until fragrant and slightly golden, about 60 seconds.
—Madhushree Basu Roy, Saveur, 30 Apr. 2026
The third condition for the warning is met if there are low levels of moisture in small vegetation, such as grass, leaves and mulch.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaves
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What to read next The USSR withdraws troops from the border with Afghanistan, as Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev abandons invasion plans to focus his resources on the Space Race.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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God abandons the human race and lets people live out their days as the animal of their choice.—
Mariella Rudi,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Styles and Swift were then spotted out together a handful of times, including in Times Square on New Year’s Eve, before calling it quits in January 2013.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
28 Apr. 2026
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During season four, Connor Tomlinson and Georgie Harris ended up calling it quits by the season finale.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
25 Apr. 2026
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Leon has also questioned the funding mechanism, which calls on the Trust to collect hundreds of millions in private donations and turn the money over to the NPS, which then hands it off to the White House.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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But its sense of Kevin’s journey from a shy, kept cat to one ready for whatever life hands him is clear, a North Star to guide all the otherwise enjoyable chaos.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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The new security mode dumps the traditional login option via email address and passwords, which hackers can steal to break in.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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Marcia is happy because Greg was honest, while Jennifer dumps him.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Grounded in everyday details and shaped by the flow of time, the song lets the emotional journey emerge naturally.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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This approach lets the patina tell the story of the truck’s history rather than trying to erase it.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, today Uranus enters a part of your chart to stay for six years, encouraging impulsive vacations, surprising romance and unexpected children.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Other popular family beach vacations in Maine include stays in Kennebunkport, York, and Old Orchard Beach.—
Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Over time, those permissions allow companies to gather enormous amounts of behavioral data.—
Adriana James-Rodil,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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This includes patching existing vulnerabilities and making sure that the permissions employees have are strictly limited so they can’t be exploited.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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House Democratic Leader Robert Reives responded to their departures in a statement Monday.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Yang was critical of TKO’s handling of the Las Vegas event, which took place last week at Allegiant Stadium for the second straight year and needled the company over the recent wave of WWE departures.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Leaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaves. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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